WASHINGTON — Americans’ optimism about the economy is on the rise — but a plurality still say conditions are getting worse, not better, according to a new poll exclusively shared with The Post. The JL Partners survey found that 29% of registered voters said the economy is improving — up four percentage points from a late April poll by the same firm and seven percentage points higher than in January, before President Trump was inaugurated. However, 46% say the economy is getting worse, with another 16% saying conditions are already bad and aren’t getting worse or better. Discontent was at…
He was one of the final two players on the Patriots’ roster who was a part of their dynasty. Then, jarringly, he was cut loose. And now, he’s calling it quits. David Andrews, the former Patriots center who won two Super Bowls snapping the ball to Tom Brady, is retiring…
Eddie Murphy’s son Eric and longtime pal Martin Lawrence’s daughter, Jasmin, are married! Murphy, 64, broke the news during a reunion with Dreamgirls costar Jennifer Hudson on the Thursday, May 29, episode of her talk show, The Jennifer Hudson Show. The Beverly Hills Cop star revealed that Eric, 35, and…
Trump won Wisconsin last November, albeit narrowly by 29,000 votes out of over 3.3 million cast. As the consummate swing state, his Wisconsin win exemplifies his surprise triumph in the national popular vote as well.For context, recall that Republicans lost the popular vote in seven of the last eight presidential…
The owner of a safari park in southwest Oregon was arrested on drug charges after law enforcement agencies seized methamphetamine, cocaine, dozens of firearms, and more than 300 animals during a raid at the facility earlier this month.Brian Tenney, 52, was arrested on May 27 in connection with a South…
Data experts are urging iPhone users to install the new iOS 18.5 update, which includes a fix to prevent hackers from gaining access to personal content. According to The Mirror, Apple has acknowledged that the most recent software update corrects a significant security gap that could potentially allow hackers to…
Will JD Vance and AOC face off in 2028? The ‘All-Star’ panelists Matthew Continetti, Sabrina Singh and Philip Wegmann take a look at early speculation about the 2028 White House race and more on ‘Special Report.’ The 2028 presidential election seems like a long way away, but in reality, the…
Nearly 2 billion people could face wild disruptions in water availability if the planet continues to warm — and the change could be irreversible, new research suggests.Earth’s average surface temperature is already about 2.1 degrees Fahrenheit (1.2 degrees Celsius) higher than pre-industrial levels, and with 2024 the hottest year on…
For 18 summers, pilates instructor Kevyn Zeller has been offering one-on-one classes in the Hamptons — for those lucky enough to get a time slot. “I have a pretty devoted, solid clientele,” says Zeller, who also teaches on the Upper East Side. “It’s already starting to book up for the…
Jamarion Brown, a basketball player at Henderson State, was killed after being shot in the head during a party Friday in Camp County, Texas, according to KLTV. He was 23. Onterrian Jamour Newton, a 17-year-old Mount Pleasant, Texas, native, has since been arrested and charged with murder, the Camp County Sheriff’s…
As a new month approaches, Netflix users will receive a slew of new content — but that also means saying goodbye to some great films that will be leaving the platform. Watch With Us combed through the list and selected three of the best movies you must watch before they’re…
Before the events of 3 December 2024, Lee Jae–myung’s path to South Korea’s presidency was littered with obstacles.Ongoing legal cases, investigations for corruption and allegations of abusing power all looked set to derail the former opposition leader’s second presidential bid.Then a constitutional crisis changed everything.On that night, former president Yoon…
Over the weekend, The New York Times reported that Democratic donors are considering a $20 million “strategic plan” called “Speaking with American Men” that includes “study(ing) the syntax, language and content that gains attention and virality” in male “spaces.” The initiative is yet another example of Democrats trying to make…
Winner winner, crypto dinner! Mayor Eric Adams used his taxpayer-funded Las Vegas trip to a bitcoin convention to fill his campaign coffers with regular cash from crypto bros — with help from the city’s top tech official, The Post has learned. Hizzoner hosted the exclusive luncheon Wednesday afternoon at a…
Warning: This story discusses suicide.If you or someone you know is in crisis, call 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. You can also call the network, previously known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, at 800-273-8255, text HOME to 741741 or visit SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources for additional resources.A 26-year-old police…
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If you’ve ever seen Naomi Watts grace a red carpet with one of her two kids in tow, you know just how closely Sasha and Kai Schreiber resemble their mom. The blonde siblings share both their parents’ piercing blue eyes, and may even take after them career-wise. But let’s rewind.…
On June 3, 2025, South Koreans will head to the polls to vote for a new president.The election caps a particularly turbulent several months in the country’s politics that began with right-wing President Yoon Suk Yeol declaration of martial law last December. The opposition-controlled National Assembly swiftly moved to rescind…
May 24—TANNER — Tanner Elementary School Principal Kandye Jones was about to retire and go home last year after working a career in elementary education.Then the powers that be asked her to take on what was to become the most difficult task of her career. It also became the most…
Savannah Chrisley got emotional while waiting to take her father, Todd Chrisley, home from prison. Savannah, 27, spoke with reporters outside the Federal Prison Camp Pensacola in Florida on Wednesday, May 28, when Todd, 56, regained his freedom after being pardoned by President Donald Trump the day prior. “Honestly, this…
During the 2024 presidential election, the economy was a key advantage for Donald Trump.Andrew Harnik/Getty Images A new acronym is making its rounds on Wall Street: TACO “Trump Always Chickens Out” refers to markets betting on Trump walking back tariff proposals. Trump called the TACO moniker “nasty” when asked about…
Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested an illegal immigrant Mexican national in Wisconsin last Thursday after he allegedly mailed a handwritten note to an ICE officer threatening to assassinate President Donald Trump. Ramon Morales-Reyes, 54, entered the U.S. illegally on a minimum of nine separate occasions between 1999 and 2005. His…
A DAY AFTER DONALD TRUMP called Bruce Springsteen a “pushy, obnoxious JERK” who “ought to KEEP HIS MOUTH SHUT,” I found myself in Manchester, England, for one of the opening shows of Springsteen’s “Land of Hopes and Dreams” tour.It was a birthday surprise for my husband, Jim. And as we…
Scientists may have finally cracked the recipe behind Venus’ giant pancakes.Venus is famous for its “pancake domes” — steep-sided volcanoes that rise from the planet’s surface like circular welts. A study now suggests that these unusual dome-shaped structures are at least partly sculpted by the planet’s upper crust, which seems…
Once a week, Elissa Stein, a spunky 60-year-old partial to hot-pink reading glasses, finds herself in a studio in NYC’s Flatiron, pushing and pulling against machines purporting to pressure her bones and reverse the osteoporosis diagnosis she received shortly after her birthday. “It was terrifying, because I do all the…
To paraphrase Kevin Millar: Don’t let them win Game 5. The thing about these Eastern Conference finals, about this 3-1 deficit the Knicks are facing heading back home for Thursday’s do-or-die Game 5 against the Pacers, is that it feels a lot less like the Pacers are running the Knicks…
Nick Lachey is opening up about his Newlyweds history with Jessica Simpson. Lachey, 51, is not one to discuss his former wife or the hit MTV reality show on which they starred during the early Aughts. But in a new interview with “Richer Lives,” the singer and Love Is Blind…
FRANKLIN (Somerset) – Typically known for dispensing food and drinks, the new vending machine at Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School (TEECS) offers a different treat − one that feeds the mind.The Pierce Street school celebrated the installation of a book vending machine on May 28 with an official unveiling and…
Getty ImagesLee Jae–myung has emerged from South Korea’s recent political crisis as a frontrunner to be the next presidentBefore the events of 3 December 2024, Lee Jae–myung’s path to South Korea’s presidency was littered with obstacles.Ongoing legal cases, investigations for corruption and allegations of abusing power all looked set to…
WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Wednesday that the US will no longer allow foreign government officials “who are complicit in censoring Americans” from obtaining visas. “It is unacceptable for foreign officials to issue or threaten arrest warrants on U.S. citizens or U.S. residents for social media posts…
European stocks and Wall Street futures rose on Thursday after a U.S. federal court blocked President Donald Trump’s so-called “Liberation Day” tariffs from going into effect, sending the dollar up on safe-haven currencies. The little-known Manhattan-based Court of International Trade ruled that Trump overstepped his authority by imposing his April 2 across-the-board duties on imports from U.S.…
Elon Musk this week criticized President Donald Trump’s megabill and said the department he helped lead was unfairly blamed, as the back-to-back media appearances signal a widening chasm between the tech billionaire and the administration.Musk has scaled back his work leading the government-slashing Department of Government Efficiency over the past month, following…
Disease name: Moebius syndromeAffected populations: The exact incidence of Moebius syndrome is unknown. A 2021 survey in Italy suggested that the condition affects 0.3 in 100,000 newborns in the country, while a 1996 Dutch study estimated that it affects about 2.1 per 100,000 newborns in The Netherlands. Other studies estimate…
Goodbye, sundae scaries! Junk food tastes so delicious, but these cravings frequently sabotage diets because they lead to overeating and weight gain. Now, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have found a way that you can have your cake — and eat it too! They determined that following a…
If you had to sum up how the Islanders operated under Lou Lamoriello, a perfect case study would be Lane Lambert’s hiring in 2022. Over a weeklong coaching search, there were next to no leaks. The Islanders announced the news themselves, while the Rangers were in the middle of a…
Justin Bieber is celebrating his wife Hailey Bieber’s newfound billionaire status. Justin, 31, took to Instagram on Wednesday, May 28, following the news that Hailey, 28, had officially become a billionaire, thanks to e.l.f. Beauty’s acquisition of her popular skincare brand. He posted photos of him embracing a smiling Hailey…
President Donald Trump claimed he scored a first for any Republican president during the 2024 election — but voter results say otherwise.When asked by a reporter on Wednesday about reaching a deal with TikTok, Trump said he wants to “save” the social media platform, but said that China is “never…
A year ago, all eyes were on Barron Trump and his college choice.At the time, the sole child of President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump had just received his high school diploma from Oxbridge Academy near West Palm Beach, Florida.A year later, there’s still interest about Barron Trump…
Former Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg revealed what he thinks Democrats should have done differently if they could travel back to 2020 — to avoid them currently licking their wounds after President Trump reclaimed the White House last year. The first thing former President Joe Biden’s Cabinet member admitted was…
With six wineries throughout its bucolic rolling hills, Hunterdon County is a New Jersey wine destination.And now, it’s getting its first wine festival.The UNCORK Summer wine festival will offer wine tastings from 10 Garden State wineries from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, and Sunday, June 8, outdoors…
On June 3, 2025, South Koreans will head to the polls to vote for a new president.The election caps a particularly turbulent several months in the country’s politics that began with right-wing President Yoon Suk Yeol declaration of martial law last December. The opposition-controlled National Assembly swiftly moved to rescind…
Scientists in Canada have built a speaker array that can mimic a 3D soundscape with such fidelity that, to the human ear, it sounds exactly like the real thing.The 11-foot (3.4 meters) AudioDome speaker system, set up in a sealed chamber in Ontario, leverages advanced audio-rendering techniques to create rich…
A championship team needs a sparkling addition to provide a different feel when chasing a repeat title. Anyone can see and hear 10-year veteran and tenacious defender Natasha Cloud — the Liberty’s answer. Cloud has had an immediate impact on the Liberty offense, which led to her first career Eastern…
Ryan Phillippe is being sued by a woman who claims that her hair caught on fire at his restaurant in Los Angeles. Jody Sanders is suing Phillippe, 50, as well as his business partner, Jeffrey Best, and their Beverly Hills restaurant, The Hideaway, for general negligence, according to court documents…
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